My Boces Experience
- Why did you take this class?
- The reason I took this class is because, filming is my passion, my hobby. I wanted to expand my perception of photography, and media arts. It's something I really enjoy, and feel that I can improve my skills and future in this. The other reason is, I believed this class would improve my filming skills, which it has. Also, it would help me to prepare for what was to happen in college, so I decided that this class would be very beneficial to my interest.
- In general, what did you like most about this class?
- The most enjoyable aspect of this media class I experienced was filming my videos first of all but, I also had a great time "critiquing" all of my classmates videos. I deeply took the constructive criticism from others in a positive manner. With the advantage of others sharing their opinion of my work, it really inspired me to strive for a better next film. It influenced me to try harder on the next one, and fix the mistakes previously present. The following aspect I enjoyed was, having a small, but various amount of people who accept me, and are similar in hobbies and passions.
- In general, what did you like least about this class?
- This was a great experience I had here. The only issues I dealt with during my time here can be listed in only a few sentences. The first being, I always had troubleshooting with due dates. That is partially my fault due to my lack of time management. But think some of the due dates were a little hard to achieve only because our class had many side projects that needed to be done during the same time other projects were assigned. I don't really have many complaints, or issues however. Maybe in the near future, assignments can assigned a little after we get a project beforehand. But that's my opinion.
- What was your most favorite project and why?
- If had to chose a single project I had the greatest outcome with, it would have to be the Final project. This is because, I made people laugh and it got the message I was striving to portray. Also, I had a lot of fun making it because, I had so many different actors in it, that seemed to get their personal character across to the audience. I know I may need work added to it but, I think it serves justice as it sits for the average viewer. I had also included many elements I learned this entire year to make a complete short film. This is what I will continue to progress in, when I go on to college, and maybe even a career in this field of studies.
- What was your least favorite project and why?
- My least favorite would be narrowed down to the Pixelated project. I did enjoy making that video however, I don't believe it turned out quite the way I expected it to. This doesn't mean I can't make another one on my own time to one up the video. A lot of the ideas I had planned involved moving the camera variously, and swiftly, so it didn't work with pictures because, the photos were blurry and such.
- Discuss the overall effectiveness of the instructor.
- In my opinion, you were awesome! I had a lot of fun this year. I felt like I didn't waste my time, and learned much material. The only complaint I have is just your due dates. It was a little challenging to get decent films, and other work in on time, that were good. No other problems otherwise. I had a great time this year, and I feel prepared for whats to come in college. Thank you.
- What are the most valuable things you learned in the class?
- Some of the most valuable aspects, and techniques I was educated was, lighting. Learning this was greatly appreciated because I was striving to achieve, and someday master that technique. I need this for my films I create at home, so this will defiantly benefit the look I need in my films. Another technique I found useful, was making my audio, and titles consistent with each other. This way, it appears more professional , and organized.